Ivan Kozhedub MMM 1/10 bust

[lespauljames]

Hello everyone, I am James from Devon, I met Nap and a few of the Planet Figure folks at the Bugle Call show in Nailsea and they encouraged me to join up, share my work and get some tips and techniques.
a little background, I have been modelling on and off for a number of years, as a kid and a slap dash teen with no real care for my work. I have been back in the hobby for about 2 years seriously, building on my previous skills ( mainly trying to tidy them) I like to build a wide range of subjects, Tanks, Planes, Figures ( mainly 1.35 so far..) and a little bit of historical miniatures. I am here to learn and improve my skillset and help others if they need it but looking at the standard of work here it is I who will be learning. anyway, I waffle on..

This is my first bust, Mitches military models 1/10 Ivan Kozhedub, bought for me as a gift to encourage my figure work. Painted entirely in Vallejo and Tamiya (black) using a blending medium from K colours. I used a range of pro arte sables, all in 2/0. I hope you enjoy, and I am open to feedback, I want to improve!
anyway, pics..

 

[megroot]

Amazing brushwork.

Marc

 

[Redcap]

VERY nice James and I have this same bust in the G.A.

You have done a cracking paint job on an already excellent piece.

Gary

 

[Grod]

Great work on this James....well worth the wait.
Cheers
Gordon

 

[KenBoyle]

Very well done James! And welcome to PF.

Ken

 

[Borek]

Awesome paint, well done

Cheers Borek

 

[lespauljames]

Thankyou all for the welcome and kind words, I look forward to sharing more and learning more. J

 

[Jazz]

Very nice work considering that this is your first bust. I can imagine my mate Nap coming over and examining those medals. He just loves medals. Keep practising and keep going the way youre already going, as its good work.
John

 

[offo]

Hi , it is very nice paint work. . This Bust is popular .
palo

 

[lespauljames]

Folks thankyou and sorry for the late reply. I have some new figures to do . A dwarf and Viking from mdc?? And a viking from darkstar. I will make sure to do progress blogs for these and pick up some new techniques and get loads of feedback ! Thankyou all for the kind words and I will see you in the wip forum J

 

[Viking Bob]

Glad you took the advice to join and great to see this bust again, I must say though this looks even better in the flesh. I look forward to more of your work.
Keep em coming and welcome aboard the magic bus.

 

[akaryu]

Very nice painting!
cheers,
Pierre

 

[ometz]

Great job.

 

[John Bowery]

Well done,
Cheers
John

 

[Nap]

Hi James

Hope you have recovered fom meeting me at BC

Great to see this up close .....a popular bust and this is one of the best versions I have seen from the leather , goggles , parachute harness and of course those medals ( first thing I looked at Jazz !!)

Kerp painting looking forward to seeing what comes from your bench

Nap

 

[arj]

Welcome to PF James.
Very nice work. I certainly wouldn't have thought this was a first attempt at a bust.
Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers,
Andrew